Neil

Well done mate - what will you win on the double? won about £235, been a very good week for me Understatement of the year!

I hate them due to past experiences. Who are they playing?

Your 'much thought' scares me

ZOMFG!!1! how dare you try to have a bit of fun!!1

I'd laugh if he got dropped for the semi-final.

As stupeedo said, the earlier time should mean we'll get a couple of (I'd love to say well-earned, but who knows!) post-match pints in. What was that nearby pub called?

It was just going to be a light-hearted bit of fun, just a shame it's not a surprise is all.

And considering you're flying in from Norway

I must say, this adds to the already hilarious banter on this thread

Christ on a bike. Lighten up lads, it's for a laugh.

Most likely mate.

The reds should totally expel whoever tattled from our side forever Agreed!

Basically, if the 1st half of Barca and the Apprentice (i.e. Kate) were on at the same time, I'd have spontaneously combust. Are you happy tonight, Neil?

Basically, if the 1st half of Barca and the Apprentice (i.e. Kate) were on at the same time, I'd have spontaneously combust.

Comparison Of The Year Nominee 2009?

For the record IMO, overall, Messi > Rooney Rooney though it has to be said is starting to show the form he's capable of, i.e being the star of a game, and dictating Man Utd's offensive play. I still think mind that although they're both obviously hugely talented, Messi is just a class above. Quicker, more skilful and I think frightens defences more.

Have to agree. I'm a huge admirer. His occassional outburts irritate me but he is a great player and does everything you could want really. I'd take him over Ronaldo every single time. ...over Ronaldo?? World Player of the year and Ballon d'Or of the year right? over 40 league goals last season, when has Rooney got anywhere near that? Not to mention the amount of chances Ronaldo creates for others. Sorry just find that statement incredible. I hate to admit it but I have to defend Ronaldo here; not been talked about thatmuch during this season, and he's already got 20 goals, not to mention the 70ish goals of the past 2 seasons. The bit I don't agree with is "zomg thats amazing for a winger". He's only a winger in the sense of him starting there in the official formation. The amount he drifts from there, and amount of simple goals he gets from 10 yards out after being laid on by others suggests hes just a roaming forward, starting from the wing. A few of Rooney's performances recently have however suggested he might be starting to realise some of the potential to its full capacity.

Shows the strength of the Champions League in general really. Porto may not be a Barcelona or a Munich, but they have plenty of talented players, combined with a strong team spirit. Not surprised to see them deservedly take a draw, but have a horrible feeling Man Utd's experience will shine through next week.

Should I get some Party Rings going?

In fairness, you're probably playing alongside the best performer from the night and you probably won't have to do much running. You can swap into right-back at any time mate I'll be the DM of the 2 CMs like so i'll probably just sit back and cover anyways leaving you FBs to overload their wings. Oh I don't think you'll be doing that. Oh I don't think so at all. Of course we might not even play 4-4-2, we might play 4-3-3 or a 3-5-2 or more likely towards the end 2-0-8 You're kidding yourself thinking either side will last more than 45 minutes without resorting to 2-0-8.

"Familiarisation" "Debriefing"

In fairness, you're probably playing alongside the best performer from the night and you probably won't have to do much running. You can swap into right-back at any time mate I'll be the DM of the 2 CMs like so i'll probably just sit back and cover anyways leaving you FBs to overload their wings. Oh I don't think you'll be doing that. Oh I don't think so at all.

How dare you suggest such lunacy!

Are we able to crack the lineups onto the OP.... and anyone else who still hasn't been assigned?